Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and he perpetually has his quarterstaff ready. His silver hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This malnourished man likes to wear grey tank tops with blue pants. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This woman wears a red coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is typically in his Carpenter uniform. His tied-back hair is red. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 140 gp.